by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CSUSM ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUSM was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - San Marcos handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSUSM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,741 a year. This is higher than $25,063, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,018 | $1,018 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,152 | $14,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,714 | $3,714 |
Learn more about CSUSM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
CSUSM does not offer an online option for its visual arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSUSM Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at California State University - San Marcos.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.